Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$37,502 - $45,011/Yr

Developmental Disabilities Institute - Calverton, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Calverton, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) involves providing care and support to individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. The DSP is responsible for assisting individuals in daily living activities, advocating for their rights, and ensuring their well-being through various programs and services. This part-time position requires active participation in training and meetings, as well as maintaining certifications in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required trainings and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
• Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR.
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver's license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
• Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly staff meetings, and staffing as required.
• Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
• Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
• Data collection - goals, protocols, outings, SUB's, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
• Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable.
• Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
• Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
• Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including ADL's, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
• Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.